popularity
noun
pop·u·lar·i·ty
ˌpä-pyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
ˌpä-pyə-ˈla-rə-tē
: the quality or state of being popular
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Examples of popularity in a Sentence
the increasing popularity of cell phones
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YouTube is a spooky place these days; horror content has been rising in popularity throughout the video-sharing platform, sparking a surge of creativity as creators explore new ways to frighten their viewers.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The former president has been utilizing podcast appearances far more than other presidential candidates in the past, as the field is quickly growing in popularity with younger voters.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Oct. 2024
But while innerspring mattresses were once the norm, in recent years, memory foam and hybrid options (which are made with both springs and memory foam or latex) have soared in popularity.
—Renee Cherry, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024
High season in the French Riviera may be the summer months, but the region originally gained its popularity in the late 18th century as a winter retreat for royals and wealthy British aristocrats.
—Lane Nieset, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The former president has been utilizing podcast appearances far more than other presidential candidates in the past, as the field is quickly growing in popularity with younger voters.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Oct. 2024
But while innerspring mattresses were once the norm, in recent years, memory foam and hybrid options (which are made with both springs and memory foam or latex) have soared in popularity.
—Renee Cherry, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024
High season in the French Riviera may be the summer months, but the region originally gained its popularity in the late 18th century as a winter retreat for royals and wealthy British aristocrats.
—Lane Nieset, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Popularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularity. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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